Josh Lanier

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Josh Lanier started his reporting career in high school for his local newspaper. Many — many — years later, he’s still chasing leads for compelling stories. During his time writing for newspapers, magazines, and online publications, he’s covered everything from murderers to mommy bloggers, but his most interesting story is always the next one.


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National Interest
Explosion Rocks Harvard Medical School Building; FBI Joins Investigation Explosion Rocks Harvard Medical School Building; FBI Joins Investigation
Explosion Rocks Harvard Medical School Building; FBI Joins Investigation An explosion tore through a Harvard Medical School building early Saturday morning, Nov. 1, officials said. The blast came from an unknown device on the fourth floor of the Goldenson building on Harvard’s Longwood Campus, according to The Harvard Crimson. It went off shortly before 3 a.m., shaking nearby labs and waking residents across the area. Police told the outlet that two people were seen running from the building at the time of the explosion. A university officer tried to stop them but failed, The Boston Globe said. The officer later entered the building to check on the alarm. The B…

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by Josh Lanier
New Haven, CT
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Teen Killed, 3 Bystanders Hurt In New Haven Shootout: Police Teen Killed, 3 Bystanders Hurt In New Haven Shootout: Police
Teen Killed, 3 Bystanders Hurt In New Haven Shootout: Police An 18-year-old woman was killed in a downtown New Haven shooting that also left three others hurt, police said. New Haven officers were called to Church Street and Center Street around 2:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, after reports of gunfire. When they arrived, they found four people shot.  Two 21-year-old men and another 18-year-old woman were taken to the hospital and are being treated for their injuries, officials said. Police did not identify the victims or the deceased.  Investigators said nearby camera footage showed two people shooting at each other in the area, police sa…

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by Josh Lanier
National Interest
Olympic Hopeful Accused Of Killing Uber Driver After 'Joy Ride' Turns Deadly Olympic Hopeful Accused Of Killing Uber Driver After 'Joy Ride' Turns Deadly
Olympic Hopeful Accused Of Killing Uber Driver After 'Joy Ride' Turns Deadly A woman who competed to represent the United States at the Summer Olympics has been accused of killing an Uber driver because she felt "cooped up," authorities said.  Khayla Dawson, 27, is accused of stabbing 38-year-old Jeremy Campbell in the neck and leaving his body in a field in Colorado so she could steal his wallet and car, police said. According to the El Paso County (Colorado) Sheriff’s Office, Campbell’s father reported him missing after he didn’t return home on Sunday, Oct. 26, according to the NY Post. Detectives went through Campbell's trip history as an Uber driver and fou…

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by Josh Lanier
Windsor Locks, CT
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Windsor Locks Homeowner Fights Off Intruder Who Tried To Choke Him: Police Windsor Locks Homeowner Fights Off Intruder Who Tried To Choke Him: Police
Windsor Locks Homeowner Fights Off Intruder Who Tried To Choke Him: Police A man is facing charges after police said he broke into a Windsor Locks home and tried to choke the homeowner during a violent struggle. Windsor Locks police said they were called to a home on Heather Lane around 8:15 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 31, after getting a report of a man trying to force his way inside. According to investigators, the suspect managed to get into the house, where he fought with the homeowner. During the fight, police said the man tried to choke the homeowner. The victim was able to push the intruder out of the house, but the man came back. Officers said he tried to kick d…

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by Josh Lanier
National Interest
$1.4M Swansea Mansion Listing Goes Viral For All Wrong Reasons: 'Ugliest House I've Ever Seen' $1.4M Swansea Mansion Listing Goes Viral For All Wrong Reasons: 'Ugliest House I've Ever Seen'
$1.4M Swansea Mansion Listing Goes Viral For All Wrong Reasons: 'Ugliest House I've Ever Seen' It's giving "nightmares," "crime scene," and "dictator's 1970s mansion." That's been the reaction to a Massachusetts mansion after a post on Reddit highlighted some of the interesting interior design choices. The controversy over the $1.4 million Swansea home has drawn hundreds of comments, but thousands of additional views for the Zillow listing.  The 48 Laurie Lane home in Swansea has become a viral hit on Reddit.  Zillow The $1.4 million nine-bedroom, six-bath house on Laurie Lane comes with a jacuzzi in the master suite, a four-car garage, and nearly 10,000 square feet…

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by Josh Lanier
Ansonia, CT
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Ansonia Man Faces Charges In High-Speed Crash That Killed Racing Partner: Police Ansonia Man Faces Charges In High-Speed Crash That Killed Racing Partner: Police
Ansonia Man Faces Charges In High-Speed Crash That Killed Racing Partner: Police A Connecticut man has been charged in connection with a deadly crash that killed 26-year-old Adonis Lapuppet-Bligen last month.  Isac Saravia, 26, of Ansonia, was arrested this week and charged with reckless endangerment and reckless driving in the Sept. 24 Ansonia crash, police said.  Ansonia detectives said Saravia and Lapuppet-Bligen were racing at 80 miles per hour on Pershing Drive when they crashed their vehicles.  Police said they could not determine why the two cars were racing. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner ruled Lapuppet-Bligen’s deat…

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by Josh Lanier
Simsbury, CT
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From Simsbury To Hollywood: Rachel Sennott’s New HBO Comedy ‘I Love LA’ Earning Early Praise From Simsbury To Hollywood: Rachel Sennott’s New HBO Comedy ‘I Love LA’ Earning Early Praise
From Simsbury To Hollywood: Rachel Sennott’s New HBO Comedy ‘I Love LA’ Earning Early Praise Connecticut-born comedian, actress, and influencer Rachel Sennott will star in a new HBO comedy series that blends a little bit of everything she’s known for into  The Simsbury native created and stars in “I Love LA,” debuting Sunday, Nov. 2, at 10:30 p.m., a coveted prime-time slot on the high-profile network. Sennott, 30, an alum of New York University and the Stella Adler Studio of Acting, also wrote and directed several episodes. “I Love LA” follows an up-and-coming talent manager navigating the chaos of her late 20s in Los Angeles. Early reviews have been largely positive, and the…

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by Josh Lanier
Ware, MA
Breaking News
Police ID Monson Woman Found Dead In Ware; Investigation Continues Police ID Monson Woman Found Dead In Ware; Investigation Continues
Police ID Monson Woman Found Dead In Ware; Investigation Continues Police are investigating after a 41-year-old woman was found dead in her backyard in Ware. Officers responded to Bellevue Avenue after 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 29, and found Karyn Perez, from Monson, dead behind her home, according to the Ware Police Department. “The circumstances surrounding her death remain under investigation by the Ware Police Department and the Massachusetts State Police Detective Unit attached to the Northwestern District Attorney’s Office,” officials said. Investigators said there is no threat to public safety. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner will determ…

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by Josh Lanier
Milford, CT
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Huge Barges Run Aground On Milford Beach; Coast Guard Working To Remove Them Huge Barges Run Aground On Milford Beach; Coast Guard Working To Remove Them
Huge Barges Run Aground On Milford Beach; Coast Guard Working To Remove Them Authorities are working on plans to remove two barges that washed up on the shore of a Connecticut beach.   Firefighters were called to Woodmont Beach in Milford on Thursday, Oct. 30, to reports of the ships being pushed onto the sand. No injuries were reported.  The US Coast Guard said they are aware of the situation, and authorities are working on a plan to remove the vessels. However, they don’t yet know how the barges ended up on the beach or how they would remove them.  Milford firefighters shared a video of one of the barges along with the Gordon Lightfoot cl…

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by Josh Lanier
Fairfield, CT
Breaking News
State AG Expands Probe Into Soaring Grocery Prices, Targets Big Distributors State AG Expands Probe Into Soaring Grocery Prices, Targets Big Distributors
State AG Expands Probe Into Soaring Grocery Prices, Targets Big Distributors Connecticut Attorney General William Tong has widened his investigation into the state's high grocery prices, sending letters to five major food distributors operating in the state.  The move, Tong announced on Thursday, Oct. 30, expands the ongoing inquiry into why food costs remain high years after the pandemic sparked sharp price spikes. Tong’s office began the investigation at the request of lawmakers hoping to uncover whether unfair practices or price gouging contributed to Connecticut’s grocery bills. His latest step pushes the focus beyond local grocers and into the companies th…

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